Description
Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings together the delicious flavors of jalapeño poppers in a heartwarming bowl. This creamy, cheesy soup features succulent shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and a kick of spice from fresh jalapeños.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 4 slices bacon
- 3–4 jalapeños
- 1 small onion
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some grease in the pot.
- Sauté diced onion and jalapeños for 4-5 minutes; add minced garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in shredded chicken and chicken broth; bring to boil then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and mix in cream cheese until melted, followed by cheddar cheese and heavy cream.
- Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and your choice of toppings like extra cheese or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg